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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Everything That Rises Must Converge.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the blind preacher ask for in exchange for repentance of sins?
(a) A dime.
(b) A penny.
(c) A quarter.
(d) A nickel.

2. Which of the following descriptions of the man who attacks Francis in the woods is NOT true?
(a) He drinks whiskey.
(b) He drives a lavender-colored car.
(c) He wears a Panama hat.
(d) He doesn't wear shoes.

3. What does Francis dream about when he falls asleep in the truck driver's cab on his way back to the farm?
(a) His mother's smile.
(b) His uncle's corpse.
(c) Heaven.
(d) Drowning Bishop.

4. Which of the following characters shouted these words: "The prophet I raise up out of this boy will burn your eyes clean!" ?
(a) Mason Tarwater.
(b) Bernice Bishop.
(c) Francis Tarwater.
(d) George Rayber.

5. What does Mary throw at her grandfather in protest of his sale?
(a) Her glasses.
(b) Her shoes.
(c) Her school books.
(d) Her dolls.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the pitchman become angry with the young girl accompanying the blind preacher?

2. What type of animal is Gonga?

3. How old is Caraver?

4. What does Enoch Emory believe is "the new Jesus"?

5. How many acres of land did Mr. Fortune sell off in the previous year?

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